Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine

Exercise for Health and Fitness

True/False Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	Approximately 25% of Americans are not regularly active.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	Exercise increases the efficiency of the body's metabolism.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Weight-bearing exercise can help prevent osteoporosis.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	Regular exercise can improve mood, lessen depression, and boost creativity.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	To improve cardiorespiratory endurance, it is best to exercise at your maximum heart rate.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Isometric exercise involves applying muscular force with movement.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	In a weight training program, use of a light weight and a high number of repetitions develops endurance more than strength.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Most women develop large, bulky muscles from a regular, moderate program of resistance exercise.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Ballistic stretching develops a high degree of flexibility with little risk of injury.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	The proper treatment for a strained muscle includes resting the affected area, applying ice until the swelling subsides, compressing the area with an elastic bandage, and elevating the affected body part.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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